{"product_id":"tb416-satsuma-yaki-tea-cup-set-薩摩焼","title":"TB416 - Satsuma-yaki Tea Cup Set 薩摩焼","description":"\u003cp\u003eVIntage item, never used. A refined set of Satsuma-yaki 薩摩焼 small yunomi tea cups (湯呑) in the elegant Shiro-Satsuma 白薩摩 tradition, decorated with a delicate chrysanthemum motif (菊 \/ kiku).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set consists of five matching cups, each with a softly rounded form and a warm ivory-toned body. The surface has the characteristic fine crackle glaze associated with Shiro-Satsuma, giving the cups a subtle network of lines that adds depth and an attractive aged character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cup is decorated with a graceful arrangement of seasonal flowers, dominated by chrysanthemums in deep reddish-brown, accompanied by smaller blossoms and foliage in soft blue, green, yellow and white. The muted palette complements the creamy glaze beautifully, creating a gentle and refined appearance rather than a heavily ornate one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiro-Satsuma (白薩摩), or “White Satsuma,” is one of the best-known styles of Satsuma ware (薩摩焼) from Kagoshima. Traditionally distinguished by its light-colored clay body and finely crackled glaze, it often features delicate painted decoration and was historically regarded as the more refined branch of Satsuma ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chrysanthemum (菊 \/ kiku) is one of Japan’s most important floral motifs. Long associated with longevity, refinement and autumn, it also holds a special place in Japanese cultural symbolism and appears frequently in ceramics, textiles and traditional decorative arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese smaller yunomi are ideal for serving sencha, gyokuro, bancha or other Japanese teas, and their coordinated floral decoration makes them equally appealing as collectible Japanese tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented with the original signed wooden box, the set has additional charm as a complete vintage ensemble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 5 x 5 x 4.5cm (Each)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58485848834379,"sku":"TB416","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_c438898b-83d4-4db0-a857-f5e1b715749d.jpg?v=1789545091","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/es\/products\/tb416-satsuma-yaki-tea-cup-set-%e8%96%a9%e6%91%a9%e7%84%bc","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}